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Institutions of 
Higher Learning & 
Education in 
ancient India
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Institutions of 
Higher Learning & 
Education in 
ancient India
Introduction to Higher Education
Definition
Education obtained after 12 years 
of schooling for at least nine 
months, or after 10 years of 
schooling for at least 3 years.
Examples
Ph.D., M.Phil., post-graduation, 
graduation, diplomas in arts, 
commerce, science, engineering, 
and architecture.
Significance
Provides teachers for the 
educational system. Key element 
in 'demographic dividend' for 
human resource utilization.
After USA and China, India's education system is the third largest in higher education worldwide.
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Institutions of 
Higher Learning & 
Education in 
ancient India
Introduction to Higher Education
Definition
Education obtained after 12 years 
of schooling for at least nine 
months, or after 10 years of 
schooling for at least 3 years.
Examples
Ph.D., M.Phil., post-graduation, 
graduation, diplomas in arts, 
commerce, science, engineering, 
and architecture.
Significance
Provides teachers for the 
educational system. Key element 
in 'demographic dividend' for 
human resource utilization.
After USA and China, India's education system is the third largest in higher education worldwide.
Education in Ancient India
Vedic Foundation
Education during the Vedic age was 
a journey from mortality to 
immortality, from chaos to spiritual 
bliss.
Knowledge Classification
Para vidya: Higher knowledge and 
spiritual wisdom. Apara vidya: Lower 
knowledge and secular sciences.
Secular Nature
As knowledge is objective and 
impersonal, vedic education is 
essentially secular in nature.
Ancient centers like Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities attracted knowledge seekers from far and wide.
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Institutions of 
Higher Learning & 
Education in 
ancient India
Introduction to Higher Education
Definition
Education obtained after 12 years 
of schooling for at least nine 
months, or after 10 years of 
schooling for at least 3 years.
Examples
Ph.D., M.Phil., post-graduation, 
graduation, diplomas in arts, 
commerce, science, engineering, 
and architecture.
Significance
Provides teachers for the 
educational system. Key element 
in 'demographic dividend' for 
human resource utilization.
After USA and China, India's education system is the third largest in higher education worldwide.
Education in Ancient India
Vedic Foundation
Education during the Vedic age was 
a journey from mortality to 
immortality, from chaos to spiritual 
bliss.
Knowledge Classification
Para vidya: Higher knowledge and 
spiritual wisdom. Apara vidya: Lower 
knowledge and secular sciences.
Secular Nature
As knowledge is objective and 
impersonal, vedic education is 
essentially secular in nature.
Ancient centers like Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities attracted knowledge seekers from far and wide.
Objectives of Education in Ancient India
1
Self-Realization
The ultimate aim was attainment of 'moksha' 3 
salvation from the cycle of death and rebirth.
2
Personality Development
Focus on inner progression and self-fulfillment, 
considering both inner and outer perspectives.
3
Mental Training
The mind itself was the primary subject of 
education, valued higher than the subject of 
thinking.
4
Vocational Training
Included 64 professions or arts like weaving, dyeing, 
leather tanning, boat-making, and jewelry crafting.
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Institutions of 
Higher Learning & 
Education in 
ancient India
Introduction to Higher Education
Definition
Education obtained after 12 years 
of schooling for at least nine 
months, or after 10 years of 
schooling for at least 3 years.
Examples
Ph.D., M.Phil., post-graduation, 
graduation, diplomas in arts, 
commerce, science, engineering, 
and architecture.
Significance
Provides teachers for the 
educational system. Key element 
in 'demographic dividend' for 
human resource utilization.
After USA and China, India's education system is the third largest in higher education worldwide.
Education in Ancient India
Vedic Foundation
Education during the Vedic age was 
a journey from mortality to 
immortality, from chaos to spiritual 
bliss.
Knowledge Classification
Para vidya: Higher knowledge and 
spiritual wisdom. Apara vidya: Lower 
knowledge and secular sciences.
Secular Nature
As knowledge is objective and 
impersonal, vedic education is 
essentially secular in nature.
Ancient centers like Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities attracted knowledge seekers from far and wide.
Objectives of Education in Ancient India
1
Self-Realization
The ultimate aim was attainment of 'moksha' 3 
salvation from the cycle of death and rebirth.
2
Personality Development
Focus on inner progression and self-fulfillment, 
considering both inner and outer perspectives.
3
Mental Training
The mind itself was the primary subject of 
education, valued higher than the subject of 
thinking.
4
Vocational Training
Included 64 professions or arts like weaving, dyeing, 
leather tanning, boat-making, and jewelry crafting.
Relation of knowledge 
with life
Oral 
Transmission
Books were not used 
as sources of 
learning. Knowledge 
was transmitted 
orally through 
listening and 
meditation.
Practical 
Knowledge
Students acquired 
practical knowledge 
of the world and 
society, experiencing 
Supreme Truth 
themselves.
Austere Living
Students stayed in 
gurukulas and 
ashrams, usually 
located near rivers or 
lakes. Life was 
tough.
Students were required to give up material wealth and comforts during 
education.